Common Versatile Free Flaps for the Lower Extremity
16 Common Versatile Free Flaps for the Lower Extremity Geoffrey G. Hallock, Waleed Gibreel, Karim Bakri, and Samir Mardini Fig. 16.1 “Workhorse” lower extremity free flaps. Summary Few would argue…
The Basic Practical Lower Limb Muscle Local Flaps
14 The Basic Practical Lower Limb Muscle Local Flaps Geoffrey G. Hallock Fig. 14.1 The fundamental intrinsic lower limb muscles. Summary Outcome studies of functional lower limb salvage cite no…
Procurement of Thin Flaps as Indicated in the Lower Extremity
22 Procurement of Thin Flaps as Indicated in the Lower Extremity Joon Pio Hong Summary Elevation on the superficial fascia (super-thin) is a new approach for elevating flaps. It has…
Using the Flap and Angiosome Concepts to Optimize Functional Lower Leg and Foot Amputations
7 Using the Flap and Angiosome Concepts to Optimize Functional Lower Leg and Foot Amputations Christopher Attinger Summary The key factor when considering salvage or amputation of the lower leg…
Vascular Anatomy of the Lower Extremity: A Practical Guide to Vascular Territories, Perforators, and Selection of Recipient Vessels
8 Vascular Anatomy of the Lower Extremity: A Practical Guide to Vascular Territories, Perforators, and Selection of Recipient Vessels Alison Wong and Steven F. Morris Summary In order to choose…
Bone Flaps and Bone Transport for Lower Limb Reconstruction
23 Bone Flaps and Bone Transport for Lower Limb Reconstruction Matthew Iorio, Stephen Andrew Sems, and Steven L. Moran Summary Bone defects of greater than 5 cm are best managed…
The Process for Flap Selection by Region of the Lower Extremity
13 The Process for Flap Selection by Region of the Lower Extremity Geoffrey G. Hallock Fig. 13.1 Tagliocozzi: a pioneer in Reconstructive Surgery. We restore, rebuild, and make whole those…
Our Introduction to Lower Extremity Reconstruction
1 Our Introduction to Lower Extremity Reconstruction Joon Pio Hong and Geoffrey G. Hallock Summary For a myriad of reasons, the lower extremity may be considered the most challenging of…
A New Concept in Drop Foot Treatment: Ninković’s Technique—the Neuromusculotendinous Gastrocnemius Transfer
20 A New Concept in Drop Foot Treatment: Ninković’s Technique—the Neuromusculotendinous Gastrocnemius Transfer Milomir Ninković, Marina Ninković, and Alexander de Heinrich Summary A “drop foot” deformity may be due to…
Lower Limb Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
25 Lower Limb Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Pedro C. Cavadas Summary Lower limb vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) is not immunologically different from solid organ transplantation; so any recipients will require lifelong…
